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Meet Musa Thompson, an entrepreneur and community development activist. Born and brought up in Nigeria, he has built a home in Oulu for himself and his family. We interviewed Musa to know more about his pursuit of Growth and Belonging.

Shakeel Mehmet's story about Oulu is an inspiring tale of how a chance encounter can lead to a life-changing decision.

Meet Michal Kovařčík, a 28-year-old Czech ice hockey player who has been playing for Oulun Kärpät since last autumn. We interviewed Michal to hear his thoughts about living in Oulu.

Khadija Akter, a 29-year-old from Bangladesh, shares her journey of adapting to life in Oulu, Finland. Through networking and participating in various events, Khadija has been building a new life and career in Oulu.

Ben Tardif is a 25-year-old Canadian playing for the Kärpät ice hockey team. Watch our video for Ben's inspiring story.

Meet Christian, an Ecuadorian software engineer, as he shares his experience of living, studying, and working in Oulu, Finland.

Jose Varghese's story is a testament to the rewarding life that awaits those willing to embrace the challenges and opportunities of relocating to this Nordic paradise.

Robbie’s Story of Reinvention and Entrepreneurship.

Hi, I'm Emma Farrow. I'm British and have been living in Finland since March 2020. I hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.

My name is Mitra Marofi. I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems from the University of Tehran, Iran.

I first came to Oulu in 2012, which was also my first trip to Europe.

Gerlândia Barros stands behind the counter of her café, Samba Café, surrounded by the rich aromas of Brazilian coffee and the inviting scent of freshly baked pastries.